Quantity 10, Chapter 02 “A Date”

Half 1

“You’re the worst”

“Leon-san, you’re too merciless.”

Morning after the vacation.

Once I got here to the varsity constructing, I discovered two folks ready for me: Noel Jill Lespinasse, who was standing upright, and Livia, who was wanting down and telling me with an perspective that she was in a nasty temper.

Noel has gradient blonde hair that turns pinker because it will get nearer to the guidelines and is tied again in a aspect ponytail.

She brushed it off with one hand and rolled it to her again and cornered me.

Noel’s fingertips press in opposition to my chest.

“Why do you go to the princess each week?”

Offended Noel doesn’t like that I’ve tea events with Erika each week.

I had nothing to be responsible of, nevertheless it was unattainable to elucidate.

In spite of everything, I, Marie, and Erika are all blood family from a earlier life.

Initially, I’ve to inform them about my earlier life, but when I say, “Really, this world was the world of that Otome recreation!” and they might by no means consider me if I advised them that.

To start with, if I had been in Noel’s or Livia’s sneakers, I’d suppose that there’s something I’m hiding from them if I had been to speak about different worlds and reincarnated folks in a state of affairs like this.

They might stated I’m making an attempt to deceive them by telling them a nasty lie.

So I can’t inform them the reality.

However I don’t need to lie both.

―― However I had anticipated this case, too.

“As a result of Marie and Princess Erika are on good phrases. With out me, it might be troublesome for them to speak.”

Once I talked about Marie’s title, Noel lowered the corners of her upturned eyes.

“With Marie-chan? Certainly, you attended each tea get together together with her. However she by no means advised me something.”

Noel and Marie are good associates.

She is a sort woman who turned near Marie when she was learning overseas and has continued their friendship even after she discovered that Marie was a faux saint.

However even when Noel was satisfied, Livia was not.

Now Livia is closing in on me.

“However it is best to nonetheless say one thing to Ange. You realize that Ange goes by way of a troublesome time, don’t you, Leon-san?”

I’ve additionally heard that Ange are being advised by her dad and mom’ home.

However that was the half I didn’t fairly perceive.

“I advised her she didn’t must battle together with her dad and mom for me.”

“That’s not it! Leon-san, why don’t you discover it? That’s not what Ange desires.”

I do know I’m being accused of not being perceptive, however I’ve at all times been like this.

“I’m not very perceptive anyway.”

I say sulkily, and Livia grabs me by the chest and brings my face near hers.

“I’m speaking significantly now.”

My again shivered in entrance of Livia’s expressionless, highlight-less eyes.

“Sure! I used to be joking an excessive amount of. I wish to speak to Ange immediately!”

“That’s not it, proper? You’re going to ask Ange to a date in your upcoming vacation, proper?”

“A date ?!”

“After all. ―― You wouldn’t say that you could possibly spend your holidays with the Princess and Marie-san however not with Ange, would you?”

“N-No method proper. Aha, ahahaha ―― Within the first place, I spend numerous time with everybody frequently.”

Sure, we see one another most of the time, besides on holidays.

There isn’t a doubt that I spend extra time with Ange and others than I do with Marie and Erika, whom I see on the weekends.

“Leon-san, let’s go on a date. Hear, it’s a date. You and Ange exit collectively in your time off.”

However it appears that evidently nothing might be stated to Livia now.

“――Sure”

“Nobody is allowed to accompany you. Really, you may’t however! Solely Luc-kun is allowed to accompany you.”

“I-Is that okay?”

For some cause, I used to be solely allowed to carry Luxion with me, however the expression on Livia’s face was not good.

Is there something to fret about?

“――I feel it might be higher for Luc-kun to stick with Leon-san.”

“Is that so?”

“Sure. So, you and Ange can have a date this weekend. Is that good, Leon-san?”

Livia’s expression modified from expressionless to a giant smile.

Her smile radiates a strain that doesn’t enable for refusal.

“After all!”

It appeared that we weren’t tolerated to only speak on campus, so we determined to go on a date on our time off.

Noel, who was watching Livia’s unyielding perspective, blurted out.

“Livia-chan is frightening”

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Half 2

“What’s the greatest date plan?”

Lunch break.

The folks I had gathered within the empty classroom had been all former seize targets of that Otome recreation that had change into my subordinate.

For some cause, I needed to help these guys, so I made a decision to plan a date with Ange with the assistance of the handsome guys, hoping to make use of them to my benefit on occasion.

The assembled guys have a look at one another, and for some cause they have a look at me grimly.

“You bought an issue with that?”

Once I ask them, it’s Julius who complains loudly.

“After all! You, a person such as you, spend each weekend going out with Marie within the morning and having a tea get together till the night. I envy you!”

In entrance of the previous crown prince, who’s envious that I get to spend a lot time with Marie for therefore lengthy, I resolve that he’s ineffective and get again to the principle challenge.

“I don’t care, simply consider a date plan. I do know you guys have numerous romantic expertise for nothing.”

I ask him with a tossed-off perspective, and Greg crosses his arms, his arm muscle tissue bulging and his garments making a mich-mich-mich sound.

“I’m undoubtedly extra modest than you, although.”

“Ha? You guys are extra common than me, proper. Ever because the first yr, you’ve been performing such as you’ve by no means had an issue with girls.”

“Marie is the one one I’ve ever had an actual relationship with!”

I used to be somewhat bowled over by Greg’s brazen declaration of his lack of expertise with girls. Usually, I’d be ashamed of this, however this man was fairly happy with his lack of expertise.

“I see. I’m sorry to listen to that. ――Are? However Greg, you had a fiancée, proper?”

“It’s a political marriage. We’ve solely seen one another a number of instances, I’ve advised you that earlier than.”

“Ah, is that so. Then the muscle fool can’t be counted on.”

“Oi!”

Following Julius, Greg was additionally ineffective.

The following particular person to take a look at is Chris.

However this man is the clumsiest of the 5.

“Then, subsequent is Chris.”

“Date plans, huh? When Marie and I strolled across the royal capital collectively, we went to observe a sword battle. I defined the sport to Marie whereas we watched it, and I used to be completely satisfied that she appeared to take pleasure in listening to my rationalization.”

I observed Chris wanting completely satisfied as he reminisced about his date with Marie.

Ah, this man can be ineffective.

In spite of everything, after I heard concerning the date, the one factor that got here up was Marie.

I let loose a sigh and have a look at Brad this time.

“Properly, then, Brad-kun, the self-proclaimed most stunning man.”

“Self-proclaimed?! I’m stunning is the reality!”

“It could be true in your thoughts, however not on the planet. Come on, inform me.”

Brad, the narcissist, performs along with his purple hair along with his fingertips as he talks about date plans.

“Fuhn! Once you’re as handsome as I’m, a date is simply one other day within the life.”

“Ha?”

“Possibly Leon won’t ever perceive. Ladies simply spend time with me and that alone makes it extraordinary. In different phrases, I may give folks a particular on a regular basis life simply by being round them.”

Brad winks at me as if he’s drunk on his personal strains.

I I shook my head and regarded on the final remaining, Jilk.

“The final is, Jilk, huh? I do know it’s a no good even earlier than I hear it.”

I let loose a deep sigh, and a miffed Jilk twitched his eyebrows.

“Please don’t lump me in with the earlier 4. I’ve numerous expertise in relationships, and I’m good at pleasing girls.”

The opposite 4 gave Jilk, who insisted that he was extra common with girls than the others, a stern look.

A break up amongst associates, maybe? No. Is it the same old.

Jilk assured, however I do know what this man has performed earlier than.

“You speak about pleasing the women, however have you ever forgotten the horrible stuff you did to Claris-senpai?”

Claris. [Claris Fia Atley]-senpai is Jilk’s former fiancée.

Jilk refused to satisfy together with her, and I received into hassle as a result of he made the matter extra difficult.

Nonetheless, he doesn’t appear to be offended.

“I really feel unhealthy about what I did to her. But it surely was actually the correct factor to not see her. If I might have apologized, I’d have performed it immediately.”

“If that’s the case, then apologize shortly.”

What is that this man speaking about? As I used to be pondering this, Jilk regarded away from me.

For some cause, he appears to really feel sorry for me.

“I’m so sorry about that, Leon-kun. however Claris is, you recognize ―― she’s heavy.”

“Isn’t hers regular?”

“You’re misunderstanding me concerning the weight factor? What Claris is heavy is love.”

“She is a sort particular person.”

Jilk thought I didn’t perceive something, and he put his proper hand on his face and nervous about me.

“I even need to respect your insensitivity. You see, Claris is heavy anyway. Let me let you know an previous story, I as soon as noticed a brand new mannequin of air bike and checked out it. I didn’t say I needed one or something.”

For some cause, Jilk was in a chilly sweat as he talked about his recollections of Claris-senpai.

“Then the subsequent day Claris got here to my home to ship the air bike.”

“It’s a gift, proper? That’s nice.”

“You actually are an insensitive particular person, aren’t you? I used to be wanting on the air bike after I wasn’t with Claris.”

“――Oi, wait a minute”

“I don’t know the place she heard about it, however she despatched me an air bike that I had been admiring. If it had occurred as soon as, it might have appeared like a coincidence, nevertheless it occurred a number of instances after that.”

Jilk had a distant look on his face, and the opposite 4 checked out him as in the event that they didn’t know what to say.

I see. Claris-senpai was heavy?

Listening to Jilk’s story, I discovered myself pondering that if it was similar to that―― it was nothing.

For some cause, Jilk observed my way of thinking and praised me for it.

“I’ve at all times puzzled, Leon-kun, do you want heavy girls?”

“No, probably not”

“Are you certain? From my standpoint, Leon-kun, all the ladies round you, appear to be heavy――”

If Ange and others are so heavy, Marie is so gentle that she would blow away within the wind, don’t you suppose?

Properly, I assume these guys like light-weight girls.

I like secure and regular although.

“So what’s your date plan?”

“If you wish to appeal to your younger woman’s consideration, a spot she just isn’t accustomed to going to is advisable. In the event you invite her to an affordable restaurant, she’ll suppose it’s thrilling. If something, price range dates appear too peculiar and boring for them.”

I received some surprisingly dependable recommendation.

“You’re a sly bastard, however you’re really reliable, huh?”

“Solely the sly bastard half is pointless, however I’ll take it as a praise.”

I by no means thought that Jilk’s opinion could be helpful.

Then let’s take Ange to a spot she’s by no means been earlier than.

As I start to ponder which restaurant is greatest, Julius calls out to me.

“Leon, you bought a minute? In the event you haven’t had lunch but, come be part of me.”

“With you?”

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Half 3

Sitting on a bench behind the varsity constructing, Julius and I had been consuming skewers we had purchased from a meals stand.

I purchased it on the retailer Julius confirmed me and it was fairly tasty.

However he seems apologetic.

“I’m sorry. If I’d had somewhat extra time, I might have grilled it.”

“Don’t attempt to grill the skewers till lunchtime. So, what’s the speak?”

Once I requested him whereas biting right into a skewer, Julius paused for a second earlier than opening his mouth.

“It’s about Angelica.”

―― Once I cease transferring, Julius continues with a critical expression on his face.

“I betrayed Angelica as soon as”

“Sure, you probably did”

We bit into our skewers and we continued speaking as we resumed consuming.

“Once I give it some thought now, I couldn’t see something.”

“Even now”

“I can see it greater than earlier than. No, perhaps I see extra now that I’m a 3rd get together.”

What does he need to say?

Julius cuts out the principle topic.

“I perceive that it’s a egocentric factor to do. However please don’t betray Angelica.”

“Me? Within the first place, I by no means supposed to betray――”

“Even when you intend to do this, Angelica is completely different, proper?”

I used to be going to say one thing again, however oddly Julius’ phrases caught in my thoughts.

Silently biting right into a skewer, Julius tells a narrative from his previous.

“Once I broke off my engagement to Angelica, I didn’t imply to betray her. If something, I felt betrayed.”

“You guys had been the worst at the moment.”

“I admit it. However what about you now?”

“What do you need to say?”

Julius finishes his skewers and thoroughly places away the empty containers.

I don’t throw trash round that space.

“I simply didn’t need you to make the identical mistake I did. If Angelica feels betrayed by you, she could by no means get better.”

“I advised you that I wasn’t going to betray ―― her”

From the skin, my conduct is a betrayal of Ange. On weekends, I’ve tea events with Marie and Erika, and typically I write a letter to the queen, Milene-sama.

I don’t imply to betray her. However what Ange thinks of that’s one other matter.

I regarded down and Julius had a refined, indescribable look on his face.

“And as a good friend, let me let you know.”

“What?”

“I gained’t ask you to cease hitting on my mom anymore, so please do it with out my information when you can. I simply don’t know what face to placed on as her son.”

I see Julius wanting actually distressed, and I’m in hassle too.

“O-Okay”

Within the meantime, I simply replied so.

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Half 4

Weekend.

Ange was sporting a dressy one-piece purple costume that day.

Ange, who prefers to decorate in purple, the identical colour as her eyes, carried a small, white purse in her palms.

She was sporting pumps and was dressed casually however could possibly be formal. Such Ange was on the assembly place.

――That’s nonetheless loads of time.

“Sorry I stored you ready.”

Ange provides a small shake of her head as I strategy her with an apology.

“No, I simply got here too early.”

“I-I see”

We normally spend time collectively, however solely as we speak it was me who needed to satisfy outdoors. I needed a distinct routine from the same old, and I adopted 5 Idiots’ opinion.

Due to that, each Ange and I’ve change into awkward, though the thrill is completely different from traditional.

As we stroll away collectively, solely I can hear Luxion, who’s following us.

[Master, shouldn’t you compliment Angelica on her appearance? She seems to have put in a lot of effort for today?]

I didn’t notice it till he advised me, and I admired Ange’s determine, pondering ‘Oh, crap’.

“Ange, you look nice in that outfit!”

“I see. Thanks.”

Ange smiled, however for some cause felt like a failure.

If it had been a love simulation recreation, it might absolutely be a scene the place you’ll hear sound results that might both improve or lower the impression of likability.

If it had been a recreation, you could possibly load it, however relating to actuality, there’s no save or load.

Not even a reset.

There’s solely an influence button.

I actually apologize.

“I’m sorry. I ought to have complimented you earlier.”

“Don’t apologize. You ought to be extra dignified.”

“No, however”

“――It’s tremendous, let’s go.”

As Ange elevated her strolling pace, I hurried to comply with her.

Luxion, who was watching the state of affairs, was amazed.

[I think Master is more effective when he is unaware of his abilities. He is the type of person who becomes useless when he is self-aware.]

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Half 5

As we began our date and walked by way of the royal capital, scaffolding was being constructed round a damaged constructing and demolition work was underway.

Modified armor for the work removes particles one after one other.

When Ange stopped to see it, she spoke concerning the reconstruction work.

“Even the costly armor is out, and the reconstruction work is being performed in a rush.”

Armor is principally fueled by magic stones.

The magical stones mined within the dungeons within the royal capital are continuously being purchased as a result of they’re used as vitality assets.

Nonetheless, the availability and demand aren’t in steadiness.

Provide was not maintaining with demand, and it was usually unprofitable to take armor out for on a regular basis work.

The rationale reconstruction work is finished with out regard to it’s because that is the royal capital.

“Wealthy persons are robust in every single place, in spite of everything.”

Once I talked about the irony, Ange checked out me and let loose a small sigh.

“Eh, did I say one thing fallacious?”

Was {that a} unhealthy factor to say?

When I’m anxious, Ange says, “No, it was not” and tells me the explanation for her surprised.

“Even the dominion’s funds have to be tight. The yr earlier than final, there was a conflict with the previous Principality. The royal capital was broken earlier than the injuries had healed.”

Twice in a brief time period, the royal capital has been broken.

The funds of the dominion of Horfalt additionally seem like tight.

And Ange knew who was dashing the reconstruction work.

“Nonetheless, the explanation for the frenzy is to take care of the authority of the dominion. If the recent scars are left within the royal capital eternally, the lord nobles who see them will choose that the dominion’s energy has weakened. ――The queen have to be having a tough time wrapping her head round this.”

“Milene-san?”

Once I known as the queen by title, Ange’s expression clouded for a second.

Oops, I believed, I maintain my mouth with my hand, and Ange forces herself to smile.

“I’m relieved that she’s not the identical age as you.”

“No, I’m probably not critical about wooing her.”

Once I make my excuses, Ange smiles.

“I do know. Properly, I assume it’s time to get again to our date.”

“A-Aa”

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Half 6

We began strolling once more and headed for our vacation spot, a espresso store.

It’s a espresso store that creates an environment the place anybody can are available and spend time, however the inside has a relaxed and comfy ambiance.

The furnishings and different gadgets are at all times clear and nicely maintained, and the place smells good with tea and snacks.

After we each enter the restaurant, the proprietor exhibits us our seats over-the-counter.

As we headed for a desk by the window, the proprietor introduced us a menu.

After a quick dialog with Ange, we resolve on the menu, and the proprietor returns to the counter.

Simply as I used to be pondering how fortunate I used to be that this restaurant was not destroyed within the final turmoil, Ange spoke up.

“It’s a very good retailer”

“You’re proper. I’m new right here too, however I feel I would prefer it.”

“It’s the form of place Leon would love.”

Certain seems like a spot that’s proper up my alley.

“Ange doesn’t prefer it?”

“I don’t dislike it. It simply bothers me that they don’t have my favourite tea. Apparently it’s not the proprietor’s style.”

“Ah”

Once I have a look at the menu now that I notice it, I can see that there’s certainly no tea that Ange likes on it.

There have been no different tea desserts that Ange would have preferred.

I maintain my head pondering that I’ve failed.

“Sorry, I ought to have checked extra intently.”

“I don’t thoughts”

“No, however as we speak was a date for Ange.”

“I stated, I don’t thoughts. You’re a Duke. Don’t apologize for this a lot.”

“Even so, I nonetheless really feel unhealthy about it “

Once I tried to apologize once more, Ange swung her fist down on the desk.

“I stated, I don’t thoughts!”

“――Ange?”

Shocked by Ange’s sudden outburst, the company round us had been additionally our seats to see what was occurring.

The proprietor was checking on us from the counter, and after I gestured that it was nothing, he appeared to note Ange as nicely.

“S-Sorry”

Blushing, she turns her head and appears down as soon as earlier than getting up from her seat and working out of the restaurant.

“Ange!”

I received up from my seat to comply with him, remembered I had ordered, took the cash from my pockets and put it on the counter.

“Neglect the change”

As I ran out of the shop because it was, the door bell rang repeatedly and made a loud noise.

I go searching and don’t see Ange.

“Rattling! The place is she?”

[――No problem. I know where Angelica is. Shall I start navigating?]

“Please”

Operating whereas being guided by Luxion.

“What went fallacious?”

I requested as I ran, however Luxion didn’t have a transparent reply both.

[It’s strange to be angry at disappointing Master, isn’t it. Because you have shown yourself to be pathetic so far.]

“Sorry about that!”

[She must be mentally exhausted. My guess is that perhaps she is superimposing her own ideals on the Master and is frustrated by the differences.]

“Actually seems like Ange’s beliefs are excessive.”

[Nevertheless, Angelica got engaged to Master. She must have known in advance that it wasn’t ideal.]

As I used to be working, however Luxion’s phrases stopped me in my tracks.

“You imply she’s fed up with me”

I had someway anticipated it, and the time has come ―― or so it appears.

Nonetheless, Luxion made a gesture of yare-yare.

[If she were tired of you by this, the engagement would never have taken place in the first place. Master must be doubting Angelica’s love.]

“Even love can calm down.”

[I agree. But it should be different in this case. Angelica was looking forward to having a date with Master, you know.]

As I began strolling towards the place Ange was, I might see the excessive floor.

It appears to be a well-liked place to view the royal capital from a hill, and benches and different amenities are arrange there.

Ange was holding onto the fence and looking on the view of the royal metropolis.

Once I approached, she circled, however apparently Ange was crying.

“Ange, that――”

“Don’t apologize. Your apologizing makes me depressing.”

“――Eh?”

Angl begins to disclose her present emotions to me.

“I hate myself ―― for making you apologize.”

Because it was, Ange broke down crying on the spot.

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Half 7

We sat on a bench on a hill and I waited for Ange to relax, after which it was night.

Generally folks come, however after they see us, they transfer away, pondering we’re having a goodbye speak or one thing.

――I’m no good with girls who cry.

After calming down, Ange apologizes for what simply occurred.

“I’m sorry”

“No, extra importantly, you simply stated you hate your self?”

“It means precisely what it says”

“Etto――”

Luxion, who felt that we had been getting out of hand in our change, stepped in between me and Ange and started to mediate.

[Angelica, why is it your fault if Master apologizes? It is the Master’s fault that he is pathetic.]

It’s true that I’m pathetic, nevertheless it makes me offended to listen to it so clearly.

Nonetheless, this isn’t the time to get into an argument with Luxion, so I maintain my floor.

Ange, with tears in her eyes, seems at Luxion and tilts her head.

“Leon is a Duke. Apart from, he’s a hero who has saved the nation many instances.”

“――From a social standpoint, Grasp shouldn’t apologize simply, is that what you imply?”

“Sure. And but, I hold making Leon apologize. I’m the lady who will probably be his spouse. And I can’t help him sufficient.”

Overlaying her face with each palms and shedding tears, I inform Ange how I actually really feel.

“No, it doesn’t matter”

However it appears that evidently my values didn’t get by way of to Ange.

“Doesn’t matter, you stated? Does that imply I’m not adequate for you? That you just don’t want my assist? Aa~, after all you do. You’ve gotten Luxion.”

Ange raises her head and begins to chortle as she cries.

“That’s not what I meant! It’s not about energy or something like that――”

Once I was desperately making an attempt to inform her, Luxion interrupted me.

[Master, it’s time. Please return to your student dormitory.]

“Now that’s not――”

[You don’t care? Would it be better if you kept your distance from each other?]

Ange began crying once more and was in no state of affairs to steer her.

“Let’s return. However first, let me let you know one thing. I by no means thought I didn’t want Ange.”

However my phrases don’t appear to achieve Ange.

“――We don’t know one another nicely sufficient.”

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Half 8

After dropping Ange off and returning to my room within the dormitory, I fall straight onto my again on the mattress.

Trying up on the ceiling, Luxion stories.

[A report from Creare. Angelica was comforted by Livia and went to sleep. Livia seems to be very angry with Master when she heard the result.]

“――What am I speculated to do?”

What went fallacious?

I knew Ange was working arduous for me and I needed to inform her to not push too arduous as we speak.

No have to battle together with her dad and mom for me.

That’s the final line, or fairly not an answer.

“We didn’t know one another nicely sufficient. It’s true that we’ve solely been capable of get this far due to momentum. If she had seen a shallow particular person like me up shut, she might need change into disillusioned.”

[For Master, you are able to self-evaluate. But in this case, there is another problem.]

“One other?”

[Values. Both Master and Marie have too strong values from your previous lives. From the information Creare has obtained, I would guess that Angelica wanted to be the one to support the Master]

“I nonetheless get loads of help from her.”

She’s a terrific lady who’s too good for me.

I perceive that, so I didn’t need her pushing herself too arduous.

[I think Angelica overestimates Master. As a hero who rose to the rank of duke in his own lifetime, Angelica must have been under a lot of pressure to be your partner. She has been working hard to achieve this, and it must be upsetting for her to be told that all of her efforts are in vain?]

“I don’t perceive”

[Angelica stood around to make sure Master was not taken advantage of by the Redgrave family. That’s not a feat one would do at that age.]

“I don’t want the Redgrave household’s assist or something. So long as I’ve Ange.”

“Will Angelica be satisfied by that?”

Once I shut up, Luxion talks about values.

[It is different from the times Master lived in your previous life. This world has its own rules. It is arrogant to easily deny them based on Master’s standards.]

For me, who has recollections of a earlier life, this world has too many various values to start with.

Even the noble society was not acquainted to me in my earlier life.

I’ve tried not to take a look at it, preserving it away from me as a result of it’s troublesome, however I’m rising too excessive and I can’t ignore it.

Nonetheless, there may be nothing I can do concerning the distinction in values.

It jogs my memory of a pair who usually divorced in a earlier life due to variations in values.

“The distinction in values is deadly. It might be higher to interrupt off the engagement and set Ange free――”

After uttering that a lot, I remembered Julius’ phrases.

If I betray her, Ange gained’t have the ability to get better.

“I ponder if I ought to do it based on Ange?”

[Would Master fit in with the noble society of this world?]

“I can’t. However I can at the very least act one. ――I’ll present up on the Redgrave household mansion someday.”

I ought to at the very least have the ability to mend it.

That’s how I at all times overcame issues.